Community Regional Charter School in Skowhegan is taking part in the 2026 WinterKids Winter Games, a monthlong statewide outdoor learning and wellness challenge for Maine schools.
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Skowhegan’s pollution control superintendent has eye on the future
After years of investing millions to improve the municipal sewer system, the town is looking at the next round of upgrades at its treatment plant.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Skater rescues loon stuck on pond in Smithfield
John Picone of South Portland was skating Sunday on East Pond and spotted the adult loon in a small pool of water surrounded by ice. He captured the rescue on video.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Somerset County marijuana grow cases stuck in court ‘logjam’
Finding interpreters has been a challenge as cases against several people charged in connection with busts of grow houses proceed to trial.
Posted inGirls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Skowhegan girls soccer keeps wins coming in historic season
The River Hawks, who beat Messalonskee on Tuesday to clinch their first winning season since 2002, are 8-0.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Sens. Collins, King leave central Maine event without taking questions from media
Maine’s Republican senator sidestepped reporters Monday after an event in Skowhegan as an opponent called her out for ‘not (holding) a true town hall meeting since Bill Clinton was president.’ Her colleague, Angus King, also did not take questions.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Erratic driving led to Skowhegan traffic stop, detaining of 14 Romanians
Border Patrol agents detained 10 people stopped in a vehicle, a family member who came to the scene in another car and another 3 people staying at a nearby hotel, according to police reports.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
New Balance Foundation donates more than $1.4 million to Maine nonprofits
Local grant recipients say the funds are particularly critical now because of federal cuts to Maine programs.
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Wildfires are burning across Maine as dry spell adds to increasing danger
Fire officials are urging caution because circumstances are unlikely to improve soon, with much of the state facing dry conditions and no significant rainfall in the near-term forecast.
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Skowhegan State Fair opens Thursday
The fair is the nation’s oldest consecutively running agricultural fair.